Press freedom tested in Miller case over Valerie Plame disclosure
The Judith Miller situation raises whether reporters may withhold sources when a source reveals political wrongdoing. The case questions the balance between journalist confidentiality and legal duties, with Miller risking jail to uphold promises of anonymity.
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U2 Frontman and Haitian Resident Speak On Crisis
Bono comments on G8 summit politics and risk during talks while Martine Louis-Pierre, a 43 year old Haitian mother of three, expresses hardship from Hurricane Dennis as residents brace for impact.
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Aiken Standard Staff Directory Includes Key Editors and Leaders
The Aiken Standard lists Scott B. Hunter as publisher and Jeffrey B. Wallace as editor with contact lines for Advertising Director Arthur T. Zappa and other executives. It names Ellen C. Priest Business Manager Phillip Yates Byates Circulation Director Scot Newcom and J David Boyd Systems Manager along with customer service lead Letitia Jefferson.
Gasoline Prices and Car Shows Draw Public Interest
Linda Lind Aiken of the Horsepower Association notes gas prices rising to about 2.35 a gallon for mid-grade, costing around 40 dollars with a quarter tank left. She says prices affect daily driving but not attendance at car shows, as people will attend regardless of fuel costs.
TERI controversy Draws Editor Letters to The State
A letter writer argues TERI contracts favored state workers for over four years until new legislation cut into current pay. The author cites John Monk's June article and criticizes Rep. Herb Kirsh and Sen. Greg for limiting TERI benefits and imposing a 6.25 percent deduction amid rising costs for retirees.
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Viewpoint submission details for Aiken Standard
Readers are invited to submit letters to the editor with signature and contact numbers for verification. Send by postal mail to Letters to the Editor Aiken Standard P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 or via email to swallace at aikenstandard com or by fax to 803 648 6052.
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Eyesore on Aiken school grounds draws reader ire
Diane Gunter of Graniteville criticizes the Aiken County Board of Education for neglecting a block around Leavelle McCampbell Middle School. She cites two derelict houses, debris, waist high grass, and overgrown lot conditions as evidence of mismanagement and high taxes.
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United Way of Aiken County outlines Community Impact pilot
The column details United Way's 1952 to present fundraising, totaling 55 million over 54 years, and explains the pilot Community Impact program started in 2003 to measure outcomes, ensure efficiency, and strengthen collaborations. It notes a 15 month trial funded from reserves, without affecting the 2005 campaign, and calls for continued donor support. The piece is signed by the United Way president.
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